Situated 23km north of Hluhluwe in northern Zululand, South Africa, Thanda Private Game Reserve boasts a five- star main lodge, tented camp and award-winning wellness centre. Thanda, meaning 'love' in Zulu, is an expression of the union of Zulu culture, wildlife, romantic decadence and exclusivity. Safaris in open game viewing vehicles are conducted exclusively for Thanda guests on the virtually malaria-free 6000 ha reserve. Thanda Private Game Reserve is a celebration of the Zulu people and their rich culture. Vula Zulu, a traditional homestead at the entrance to Thanda is the setting for guests to have the privilege of watching between 50 and 100 traditional warriors performing age-old war dancing rites. Please note: Estimated time of arrival must be advised to hotel on all bookings.

Location:
Thanda Private Game Reserve is situated 23km north of Hluhluwe in northern Zululand, South Africa. Thanda sitting regally among 6 000 hectares of land encapsulating a truly diverse landscape of rolling hills, valleys, aloe forests and giant fever trees with a majestic mountain range as the backdrop.

Areas Served:
Hluhluwe

Restaurant:
Dining: Main lodge Meals served in the dining room, on the deck or in the boma (open-air reed enclosure with fire-place in the middle) Meals can also be served in the private bomas at each villa Cigar bar & wine cellar available Tented camp Meals are served in the dining tent or in the boma. Open-air bush dinners available for special occasions. The cuisine is a combination of Western and traditional African cooking. Breakfast: Served after game drives, from 09h00 to 11h00 Lunch: Served from 12h00 to 15h00 Dinner: Served from 19h00

Recreation:

• Entertainment/Shopping: There is a curio shop at the main lodge, and an extensive curio shop at Vula Zulu. There is no shop for purchasing essentials.
• Health Club/Spa Facilities: Thanda Private Game Reserve has created a world-class spa facility with exclusive treatments which consist of reflexology, aromatherapy, hot stone massage using African essential oils in a base of shea butter, pressure point scalp massage, manicures, pedicures, hot & cold outdoor kniepp therapy pools, a reflexology pool, outdoor sala treatment area, steam room & hydrotherapy bath all with a unique Zulu feel and designed exclusively for Thanda. Guests can pamper, indulge and rejuvenate mind, body and soul whilst being inspired by the vast expanse of African bush. The Thanda Signature Treatments draw inspiration from the Zulu culture and are designed to be indulgent to both the body and soul, allowing the African spirit to enchant each and every guest. The wellness centre was voted as the winner in the Safari Spa category in the Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Awards 2006, and it was a finalist in the category Resort Spa in 2005. SIGNATURE TREATMENTS Thanda Spirit Experience the true essence of THANDA with a rose petal-filled bath scented with romantic and sensual aromatherapy oils for two. Recapture your sensuous side with a rose petal salt scrub for you and your partner to apply on one another. Thereafter, enjoy our African hot stone massage to ground and rebalance you. Complete the experience with a pressure point scalp massage. Take away a gift of love and memories of the true spirit of Thanda. Decadent African Manicure Experience Treat your hands to a nourishing oats and honey scrub followed by a relaxing pressure point hand massage to relieve tension. Yoghurt and crushed fruit will be applied to your hands whilst being nestled into warm mittens, increasing the penetration of the hydrating ingredients into the skin. During this time a relaxing head and neck pressure point massage is performed. Pamper, indulge and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul whilst being inspired by the vast expanse of African bush that surrounds you. BODY TREATMENTS "Ukwelas